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(8 articles)Saia LTL Tonnage Surges 7.6% This Spring, Signaling Demand Recovery
Saia Inc., a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, is experiencing meaningful tonnage growth of 7.6% during the spring season, indicating robust demand for regional freight service
Covenant Logistics: Freight Market Recovery Delayed Amid Demand Softness
Covenant Logistics, a significant player in North American trucking, has issued guidance indicating that improvement in freight market conditions will be delayed beyond previously anticipated timefram
Wabash National Faces Third Moody's Downgrade in Year
Wabash National, a major North American trailer manufacturer, received its third debt rating downgrade from Moody's in May 2026, lowering its corporate family rating to B3—six notches below investment
Trucking Jobs Surge in April as Freight Market Strengthens
The U.S. trucking sector experienced its largest single-month employment gain in over 18 months during April, adding 4,300 jobs to reach 1,496,600 total positions. This surge represents a meaningful r
Old Dominion Targets Q2 Margin Gains as LTL Market Shows Recovery Signs
Old Dominion Freight Line reported first-quarter earnings that signal a market inflection in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, though near-term headwinds persist. The carrier posted revenue of $1.33
Landstar Reports Strong Q1 Yields, April Pricing Surges 13% YoY
Landstar System reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, signaling the freight market is entering an upcycle phase with pricing strength substantially outpacing historical s
When to Add a Truck: Rates Up but Freight Demand Uncertain
The trucking market is experiencing a counterintuitive recovery: spot rates have climbed to $3.09 per mile—nearly a dollar above recession lows—yet freight volume is declining week-over-week. This app
Heartland Express Narrows Losses as Trucking Market Shows Recovery Signs
Heartland Express, a major Iowa-based truckload carrier, is demonstrating operational recovery with sequential improvements in its adjusted operating ratio—down 580 basis points year-over-year to 101.